The federal government has approved the budget for Team Nigeria ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. This was announced by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, on Sunday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, during the handing over ceremony of Team Nigeria to the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), led…
Bayern Munich have confirmed the £52million signing of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace. The 22-year-old has joined the Bundesliga giants on a five-year deal. The French right winger was admired by Manchester United, Chelsea, and Newcastle United, with the latter two clubs reportedly being permitted by Palace to speak to the Frenchman. Still, he decided to…
Bologna forward, Joshua Zirkzee and Bayern Munich defender, Matthijs de Ligt, have given their green light for a move to Manchester United this summer. Zirkzee has a €40 million release clause in his current contract while De Ligt will cost United around €50 million. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on X this Sunday:…
Former Manchester United forward, Louis Saha has advised his former club to go all out and sign Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen this summer. Osimhen has been linked with a number of European heavyweights after his displays for Napoli in the last two seasons. Osimhen scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances as the Partenopei…
Jude Bellingham has been cleared to play in England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday after receiving a one-match suspended ban and a fine for a gesture made during the last-16 victory over Slovakia. The 21-year-old midfielder’s ban is suspended for a year, and he has been fined £25,400 (30,000 euros). UEFA investigated Bellingham’s…
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum is confident that his team will advance beyond the group stage at the 2024 Olympic Games. The nine-time African champions have been drawn into a challenging group with Brazil, former world champions Japan, and reigning world champions Spain. Drawing inspiration from their impressive performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s…
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has urged the governments at all levels to support grassroots sports. CCII stated that this is important to develop more talents in sports across the country. The Chairperson of the Sports Sub-Committee of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week, Alhaja Folasade Olayiwola, made this declaration at the finals…
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, is positive of a good outing at the 2024 Olympic Games despite his team being drawn in a tough group. The West Africans are in Group C with Brazil, former world champions Japan, and reigning world champions Spain. Waldrum unveiled his squad for the women’s football event on Thursday….
Over 60 weightlifting coaches are currently attending the International Weightlifting Federation Level 2 Coaching Course in Abuja. During the event’s opening, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr Habu Gumel, emphasized the significance of the Weightlifting Federation of Nigeria’s preparations for the Paris Games, highlighting the course as a crucial step in the Olympic Solidarity…
The Super Eagles have been placed in Pot 1 ahead of the draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the draw procedure on its official website on Wednesday. CAF said, Highest ranked nations, according to the latest FIFA Rankings released June 20 , 2024 will occupy…
Donyell Malen’s double secured the Netherlands a place in their first Euros quarter-final since 2008, with a commanding 3-0 win over Romania in the last-16 on Tuesday. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the first half and, despite several missed chances, provided the assist for Malen’s second goal. Malen sealed the victory with a brilliant…
Chelsea has acquired midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City for £30 million. The 25-year-old, a product of the Leicester City academy, has signed a six-year contract with Chelsea, extending his stay at the club until 2030. The deal was concluded before Sunday’s Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR) deadline, assisting Leicester in complying with…
Manchester United is set to hire former Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell to bolster their recruitment efforts. Initially joining on a short-term basis to assist during the current transfer window, there is potential for Christopher Vivell to stay longer as the club seeks to enhance its football leadership and recruitment departments. Vivell, who was placed…
World champion Noah Lyles set a new U.S. Olympic trials record by winning the 200m in 19.53 seconds in Oregon. The 26-year-old, who had previously won the 100m trials last weekend, overcame rival Kenny Bednarek by 0.06 seconds to claim victory. Lyles’ time, the fastest 200m recorded in 2024, broke the previous U.S. Olympic trials…
Marseille has named Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager. De Zerbi left Brighton at the end of last season after a two-year stint in the Premier League. The Italian coach has agreed to a three-year contract with Marseille, taking over from Jean-Louis Gasset, who retired at the conclusion of the last campaign. “I had…
Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz scored as Euro 2024 hosts Germany advanced to the quarter-finals by overcoming Denmark in a match dramatically interrupted by a severe storm. The last-16 encounter at Borussia Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion was paused for around 20 minutes in the first half due to lightning, hail, and heavy rain. The match was also…
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Aston Villa has signed Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen for £35 million. Maatsen, 22, spent the latter part of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, where he helped the team reach the Champions League final. Currently with the Netherlands national team at Euro 2024, Maatsen is preparing for their last-16 match against Romania on Tuesday….
Nigeria’s 100m hurdles world record holder, Oluwatobi Amusan, has been cleared to compete in the Paris Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed an appeal against her by the Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU) of World Athletics (WA). Amusan, 27, was initially charged in July 2023 for missing three anti-doping tests within a…
Six England fans have been issued football banning orders due to disturbances before the Euro 2024 match against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on June 16. The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) has been working closely with German authorities throughout the tournament. The banning orders prohibit the individuals from attending both domestic matches and England internationals for…
Manchester United coach, Erik Ten Hag, is set to sign a new deal at the club with an extension between the two parties now close to being agreed upon. Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag, is set to sign a new deal with the Premier League. According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the contract…
Please accept cookies to access this content Inter Miami and Argentina superstar, Lionel Messi has revealed that God is the reason behind his success as a footballer. The 37-year-old, who is currently with Argentina at the Copa América in the US, said that he has tried to make the most of the gift God…
Italian club, Napoli is reportedly set to reduce their asking price for Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international currently has a €150 million release clause in his contract, which has put off some of his potential buyers. Italian reports have claimed that Napoli will lessen their release clause stance on the Nigerian, with Calciomercato stating the Partenopei…
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua said it would not be a “wise decision” for his son to follow in his footsteps and become a professional boxer. The two-time former unified world heavyweight champion told BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs he would prefer if his son, Joseph Joshua, known as JJ, became an accountant instead, though…
Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, will miss this year’s tournament after undergoing surgery on a spinal cyst. Murray decided to withdraw following his victory over Alexei Popyrin at the Queen’s Club Championships. He was trailing 4-1 in the first set of his second-round match against Jordan Thompson when he made the decision. The issue,…
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has expressed his strong support for Morocco in hosting what he believes will be the best Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in history. The biennial tournament is scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Motsepe, quoted by CAFonline, stated, “I am confident that…
Chelsea has renewed its pursuit of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, aiming to bring the striker to Stamford Bridge this summer. According to Caught Offside, Osimhen is highly sought after this transfer window, and Chelsea remains eager to secure his services. However, the reported €130 million release clause set by Napoli could complicate any potential deal….
The Nigeria Football Federation has denied reports that the football-governing body has banned Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen from the team, for his social media outburst against former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, a few days ago. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi expressed surprise at the reports, saying the Federation has neither instructed a process…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will reportedly open disciplinary proceedings against Victor Osihmen over his verbal attack on the former coach of the senior national team of Nigeria, Finidi George. Recall that the Napoli striker launched a scathing attack on the former Super Eagles head coach during an explosive Instagram Live session. During the outburst, a visibly…
Arsenal is preparing a €100 million bid for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, although this offer falls €30 million short of Napoli’s release clause. The Premier League club is aiming to secure the deal at approximately €100 million or £85 million. With RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko committed to staying another year, Arsenal is exploring alternative options,…
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Pastor Peterside Idaho has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to sanction Victor Osimhen if he doesn’t apologise for disrespecting Finidi George. Recall that the Napoli striker launched a scathing attack on the former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George during an explosive Instagram Live session. During the…
